MBB refers to the three largest consulting firms: McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, and Bain & Company.

I'm trying to recruit for MBB, but I have a 28 on ACT. Will they not interview me? (This would be for entry level).

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🙄when people say "just got offered a __ position at MBB, do I take it from __ big 4" did they have to go through the whole MBB casing process in their interviews? What's that process like? Thanks!

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Will MBB really not consider you for a post-MBA position if you don't take the GMAT (I.e take gre instead)?

So is it MBBD or MBB?

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Do you still need to do case interviews if interviewing for a manager level role at Big 4/Boutique/MBB? Or is it more behavioral/background at that point? Don't feel like practicing for cases 😐

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With the multitude of consultancies operating (MBB, Big 4, to boutiques and tiny shops), do you guys expect heavy consolidation in the future? How do those small shops even stay profitable? curious

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What are the best firms for Human capital consulting? Does MBB do strategy in this space?

How easy/difficult is it to move from big 4 firm in US to MBB in Singapore/Australia? Anyone you know did this before?

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Best place for Media & Entertainment consulting outside of MBB?

Would you turn down MBA tuition reimbursement from Deloitte for a MBB offer?

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What do you think is the difference(culture or project) among MBB? Also what about the difference among big 4?

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How does the salary of those in IB compare to those in MBB first year out of undergrad? What about bonuses?

MBB folks🙄: have a company info session tomorrow at my undergrad school: what's a good question you'd be impressed by if a student asked you?Trying to find that balance between too much & just enough

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What do MBA sponsorships at MBB look like? Curious to know if the process is competitive. Also is it 100% tuition reimbursement?

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What is the bonus structure and pay raise at MBB?

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MBB- what were your bonuses like? (Level, base hike %, bonus %, bonus $$)

What all-in $$$ package is reasonable for an analyst type role at a small PE firm in NYC after ~3 yrs in MBB consulting without previous industry experience?

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Big 4 consultants come to fishbowl with their problems, MBB consultants come with their humble brags. Discuss.

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Deloitte SC in a techno - functional profile in the healthcare industry . Which groups in MBB are potential options?

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What are the consulting firms (other than MBB) that attend career fairs at Ivy league schools?

Looking to network with MBB for potential lateral. Better to reach out to partners in different markets who are friends of friends or reach out to my actual BA contacts in my home market?

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Job post requirement is experience "at a top tier consultancy". Is that only MBB?

Been with big4 since 4 years now ,M1,want to switch to mbb, got an MBA very early in my career so the school is average.Will I need another MBA to make the switch?anything else to ease the transition?

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Has anyone jumped from Big 4 Advisory to Tier 1 Consulting firms (e.g. MBB). Was the jump at the same, higher or lower level?

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So let's say you work for 4 years, then get an MBA and get recruited by MBB. Average age by then will be 28. Do you start off as a BA with the undergrad hires or what level do you come in as?

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MBB: when people are networking with you for recruitment into the firm, do you always expect a follow up email from each phone call/lunch after your first point of contact? Is that too much? Thanks

Anyone know if MBB is hiring laterals? Wondering if it's worth reaching out to acquaintances there to ask for referral 🤔

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Why are B4 people so condescending and snippy towards the MBB people on this app? Can't we all just get along!?

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Curious - what's the process for partner election and what's the hierarchy within the partner group? Does the comp vary significantly within the partner group and across firms (e.g. MBB/Big4/Slalom)

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MBB folks! 🔥: those of you who got recruited out of undergrad, what university did you attend? Those recruited out of grad, where did you go for your MBA? Please specify in your response, thanks!

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MBB, is everyone you work with really some type of prodigy or are there a good amount of people there who you wonder how they got in the door? Honest question

My MBB people, at what age did you join your firm? What position did you start in, and if you've been promoted, how long did it take till your first promotion? Thanks in advance!

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What are the average consulting partners/principals income at all big four and MBB firms? Please list the service line they are a part of because that matters too.

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Which MBB is growing the fastest?

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What's the best consulting firm for The technology and consumer retail industry that's not MBB?

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Honest question: how many hours do you work a week, what type of consulting do you do, and what is your position? Thinking of switching from big 4 consulting to MBB but seeking this feedback.

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MBB people who successfully recruited out of undergrad: how many months before the interview did you prep? How many hours per week? Cases per week (given by someone or done by yourself)? Thanks you!

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Is 750+ GMAT enough to get to MBB or is the MBA degree required?

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MBB folks, what is the length of a typical engagement at the associate level? Intern level? Have you ever been on an engagement for over a year? Unfamiliar with MBB consulting so forgive my ignorance

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Seeking advice: Once you are in a big 4 for MC consulting, is it hard to move up to MBB? If you went to MBA school and then tried recruiting into MBB with Big 4 experience? Thanks in advance.

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Pre-MBA at MBB — Have worked on a few DDs but have not touched the model workstream yet. Any advice on how I can best discuss my “deal” experience in PE interviews despite that? Thanks in advance!

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Diversity quota is real: both for B-School admissions/scholarships and MBB recruiting.

Readers be warned. Your skills don’t matter as much as you think.

That is all.

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£50k TC, 2.6YoE working within the change arm of a bank ——- what do experienced fishes think is a good next move for someone like myself? Might want to move into consulting one day with ultimate aim of MBB but also enjoy technical coding work, particularly in credit risk / counterparty credit risk in banking — could use some fresh perspective ; quite confused atm as interested in many things! Don’t mind staying in change management either TIA - appreciate any advise

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How much do people make on average in VC after 2-3 years out of undergrad in MBB/IB?

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(1/2) For those w/ technical backgrounds: how did you develop executive communication skills? I’m a year into MBB (post MBA) and have had really great reviews on client, problem, and team

Heard that partners at MBB that focus on public /social sectors (higher education institutions, government, non-profit orgs) get lower salaries than peers. Is that true and by how much?

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Salam, given the recent hiring surge at MBB, I'm thinking of applying. I was wondering if someone would be open to chat, I want to learn more about the work and culture at these firms. Thank you

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Hi to everyone, I am looking for a referral in MBB for wealth management or PE teams, is there anyone that can help me? I am currently enrolled in CFA lvl. I and have 4 yrs of IT strategy consulting experience.

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What is your opinion on moving from Tier 2 (5 years, strategy consulting) to MBB as manager/senior manager? MBB office (LatAm) reached out looking for experienced consulting manager to join their team

Does Lebanese diaspora really command more power in the MBB and T2 in the region? How can others navigate a career here?

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What does the salary progression at MBB look like after getting your MBA from a target school?

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Is there really that big of difference in recruiting between USC and UCLA MBA? I checked MBB target schools and only one recruits at USC whereas all 3 recruit from UCLA. I would have thought it would have been about the same. Thoughts from MBB/B4/Tier 2 consulting?

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Anyone got the skinny on Alix consulting?

Got pinged by a recruiter for an MD role in digital transformation

He claims they compete with MBB and Alvarez.

Thoughts?

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Anyone have success cold applying for VC roles and not in MBB? Just submitted an app last week and they should be reaching out this week, but I’m not sure how long to wait before giving up…

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Alvarez & Marsal How does Alvarez & Marsal compare with MBB, Kearney, Roland Berger, etc. in India?

Bain & Company Heard MBB offices in Amsterdam have some of the best wlb in europe, anyone working there can confirm?

McKinsey & Company Boston Consulting Group Bain & Company

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Are Bain expense policies same across levels? Are there any limits to meals/ beverages that you can claim? Is it in line with MBB?

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Good day everyone, I was turned down by Accenture strategy last minute before offer due to the Macro uncertainties, any of you have referrals for MBB/Big4/@tier2? I am 8+ YOE in strategy & transactions I’m open to all offices THANK YOU!

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Looking to get a referral for MBB, can any fishies help?

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What are trading policies in MBB and Big 4? See all these posts about buying stock, while here I am at BCG basically limited to only ETFs by our trading policy

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How is citius tech I am about to join there?

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Anyone stay at the Ritz-Carleton in D.C.? I’ve never stayed at a Ritz location so I’m curious to hear what to expect. Will be in D.C. for a conference so my firm is covering the trip.

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Do we have tax calculator in tcs

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Is gap affidavit is mandatory to submit at the time of joining in TCS? I have gap of 1.10 years in my education. Is affidavit is mandatory or They can allow me to join?

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Hi folks, i have recently joined tcs and now i had received a RnD kind of story and i have prepared the demo and also given the code to client as it was split between me and one client side developer. There are bugs in project but none of them are assigned to me. I had attended all the bug review meetings. Will it be a wise move to ask manager to assign me some bugs? Or should i just wait

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My joining is in 28th December, I have not received any email like Pre-joining session email or Joining date confirmation email, neither anyone called me for delay joining. Am I only one in the situation? When I can expect anything from tcs?.

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What kind of roles do you guys recommend for a pharmacist trying to pivot into pharma? Where can you go to see all the different types of roles available? I graduated with my PharmD in 2019 and I did a managed care residency and am now at a healthcare startup so my background is primarily on the health plan/digital health side

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Still using Ally Bank savings account, but the APY had dropped to .60%. Time to move. Any recs on personal savings account? This is my emergency “savings”

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